{"id":42554,"date":"2025-07-06T05:07:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T05:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/42554\/"},"modified":"2025-07-06T05:07:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T05:07:18","slug":"sparks-edge-fever-in-final-minute-as-caitlin-clark-misses-fifth-straight-game-daily-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/42554\/","title":{"rendered":"Sparks edge Fever in final minute as Caitlin Clark misses fifth straight game \u2013 Daily News"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"mng-gallery-initialized mng-gallery-slider\">\n<li data-index=\"1\" class=\"mng-ge mng-gallery-active\" id=\"mng-ge-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><img alt=\"INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 05: Natasha Howard #6 of the...\" class=\"size-article_inline\"  \/>\n<p>INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 05: Natasha Howard #6 of the Indiana Fever shoots the ball against Azura Stevens #23 of the Sparks during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 5, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"2\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 05: Rickea Jackson #2 and Julie...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2223097378.jpg\" \/>\n<p>INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 05: Rickea Jackson #2 and Julie Vanloo #6 of the Sparks battle for the ball against Sophie Cunningham #8 of the Indiana Fever during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 5, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"3\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 05: Azura Stevens #23 of the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2223101932.jpg\" \/>\n<p>INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 05: Azura Stevens #23 of the Sparks reacts after defeating the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 5, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Michael Hickey\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"4\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 05: Mercedes Russell #21 and Emma...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2223101972.jpg\" \/>\n<p>INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 05: Mercedes Russell #21 and Emma Cannon #32 of the Sparks react after defeating the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 5, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Michael Hickey\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"5\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 5: Emma Cannon #32 of the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2223105048.jpg\" \/>\n<p>INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 5: Emma Cannon #32 of the Sparks and Natasha Howard #6 of the Indiana Fever battle for the ball during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 5, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Michael Hickey\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"6\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 5: Sydney Colson #51 of the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2223105094.jpg\" \/>\n<p>INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 5: Sydney Colson #51 of the Indiana Fever blocks the shot of Rickea Jackson #2 of the Sparks during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 5, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Michael Hickey\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"7\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 5: Kelsey Plum #10 of the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2223105100.jpg\" \/>\n<p>INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 5: Kelsey Plum #10 of the Sparks drives to the basket against Lexie Hull #10 of the Indiana Fever during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 5, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Michael Hickey\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"8\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 5: Dearica Hamby #5 of the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2223105266.jpg\" \/>\n<p>INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 5: Dearica Hamby #5 of the Sparks  shoots the ball against Aliyah Boston #7 of the Indiana Fever during the second half  at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 5, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Michael Hickey\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"9\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 5: Rickea Jackson #2 of the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2223105303.jpg\" \/>\n<p>INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 5: Rickea Jackson #2 of the Sparks looks to shoot the ball as Natasha Howard #6 of the Indiana Fever commits the foul during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 5, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Michael Hickey\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"10\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 5: Rae Burrell #12 of the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2223105343.jpg\" \/>\n<p>INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 5: Rae Burrell #12 of the Sparks falls to the ground as Emma Cannon #32 of the Los Angeles Sparks and Makayla Timpson #21 of the Indiana Fever reach for the ball during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 5, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Michael Hickey\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 10<\/p>\n<p>INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA \u2013 JULY 05: Natasha Howard #6 of the Indiana Fever shoots the ball against Azura Stevens #23 of the Sparks during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 5, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>INDIANAPOLIS \u2014 Azur\u00e1 Stevens scored 21 points and added 12 rebounds, Kelsey Plum added 20 points and the Los Angeles Sparks won at Indianapolis for the second time in nine days, defeating the Fever, minus Caitlin Clark, 89-87 on Saturday night.<\/p>\n<p>Since dominating the fourth quarter en route to an 89-87 win, the Sparks had lost two straight. The Fever had won three, including the Commissioner\u2019s Cup, without Clark. She missed her fifth consecutive game with a groin injury.<\/p>\n<p>This game was close throughout. The Sparks\u2019 biggest lead was three points in the first quarter, and the Fever went up by eight midway through the third.<\/p>\n<p>Dearica Hamby scored 18 points for the Sparks (6-13) and Rickea Jackson added 15, including the go-ahead basket that made it 88-87 with 57.4 seconds left.<\/p>\n<p>Indiana missed its last five shots, four in the final minute. Stevens rebounded a miss and was fouled, making a free throw with 3.3 seconds to go. The Fever used their reset timeout but Aliyah Boston missed a shot from the top of the key.<\/p>\n<p>Boston led Indiana (9-9) with 23 points and 12 rebounds, and Natasha Howard had 21 points and nine rebounds. Kelsey Mitchell added 19 points. 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